Pahalgam terror attack live: PM Modi shortened his official visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to Delhi on Wednesday, skipping the official dinner. At the airport, he met with NSA Ajit Doval and EAM S Jaishankar and received a briefing on the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
Pahalgam terror attack live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday morning after cutting his Saudi trip short due to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. He had a brief meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, and foreign secretary Vikram Misri at the airport.
At least 26 tourists have been killed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on innocent civilians in Pahalgam’s Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. Gunshots were heard in the area, following which security forces rushed there.
Initial reports suggested a possible terror attack at a site frequented by tourists, the police said. Security forces have been rushed to the area, and an operation is currently underway, reported PTI.
The incident occurred at around 3 pm when terrorists came down from the mountain in Baisaran valley and started firing at the tourists who frequent the place, which is often dubbed as ‘mini Switzerland’ because of its long, lush green meadows.
Authorities pressed a chopper into service for the evacuation of the injured persons, the officials said, adding some of the injured were brought down from the meadows by local people on their ponies.
The incident comes when Kashmir is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals after reeling under militancy for years. Also, the 38-day Amarnath pilgrimage is scheduled to begin on July 3.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration issued helpline numbers – Emergency Control Room – Srinagar: 0194-2457543, 0194-2483651, Adil Fareed, ADC Srinagar – 7006058623.
Pahalgam terror attack: Top latest developments
• At least 20 tourists were injured in the terrorist attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
• PM Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi early Wednesday morning after cutting short his official trip to Saudi Arabia. He skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and decided to return earlier than planned. According to Government of India sources, he was initially scheduled to return tomorrow night but arrived early on Wednesday morning.
• Modi strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday, stating that the guilty will be brought to justice and reaffirming India’s “unshakable” resolve to fight terrorism.
• Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, spoke to home minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, and Congress’ J&K unit president Tariq Karra on Wednesday about the horrific Pahalgam attack. He said, “Spoke with HM Amit Shah, J&K CM Omar Abdullah, and J&K PCC President Tariq Karra about the horrific Pahalgam terror attack. Received an update on the situation.” He added, “The families of victims deserve justice and our fullest support.”
• US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were among world leaders who condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, expressing solidarity with India.
• In a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Trump strongly condemned the terror attack, offering full support to bring the perpetrators of the “heinous attack” to justice.
• Following the attack, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to cut short her official visit to the US and Peru and will return to India at the earliest, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. Sitharaman had arrived in the US on Sunday for a six-day visit and was supposed to travel to Peru afterwards for a five-day trip.
Pahalgam terror attack live: SP wants ‘immediate steps’, promises support for government
Samajwadi Party spokesperson Ameeque Jamei has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take immediate steps ‘instead of making it a political campaign’.
“This attack is not only on Indian citizens, this is the piercing of the heart of India. This wound is painful. India and Prime Minister are falling weak against the battle to fight terrorism and Pakistan. About 40-50 big terror attacks have happened in India. We want the Prime Minister to call an all-party meet to take everyone in confidence and take a step forward. Whatever step he will take, Samajwadi Party will be in his favour… The attack is on Kashmir’s tourism and economy. We extend our condolences to the families of innocents who have lost their lives in this attack. I wish a speedy recovery to the injured. Samajwadi party wants the Prime Minister to take an immediate step instead of making it a political campaign,” Jamei told PTI.
Pahalgam terror attack live: How the army foiled an infiltration bid in the aftermath of the strike
Brigadier Mayank Shukla, Commander of 161 Infantry Brigade, explained how the army foiled an infiltration bid and killed two terrorists on Wednesday.
“Last night, we carried out a counter-infiltration operation. For the last few days, our security forces were continuously getting information about the movement of Pakistani terrorists in the Uri sector through our intelligence agencies… On the intervening night of 22 and 23 April, at around 1 am, the Indian army got to know about the presence of terrorists at a launchpad near the Uri nallah. Our surveillance, drones, and ambush parties were redeployed and resited. Terrorists’ movement near the LOC was tracked, and when they crossed the LOC at around 3 am, we ambushed and neutralised two terrorists after a firing that went on for two hours. Sanitisation and search operations were carried out in this dense forest by our security forces. J&K police is trying to identify them. Their weapons were recovered: 2 AK rifles, one 9mm Chinese pistol, magazines, and large quantities of ammunition. Additionally, one 10kg IED has also been recovered,” ANI quoted Brigadier Shukla as saying.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Army recovers arms and ammunition in Baramulla after failed infiltration bid
Indian Army recovered arms and ammunition in Haji Pir sector of Baramulla after two terrorists were killed earlier today in an infiltration bid
Pahalgam terror attack live: Robert Vadra clarifies his ‘Muslims feeling weakened’ remark
Robert Vadra has issued a clarification on his ‘Muslims feeling weakened’ remark.
“I am saddened by this terrorist act. In fact, I was supposed to go to Pahalgam, so I know how people must be feeling who have gone there on holiday. I am trying to send help in any way possible. I, personally, go to every Hindu temple and mosque and pray. That is why I feel we have to stand together unanimously, across party lines, in this difficult time… If I am talking about unity, then it is wrong to mould my words… We will all have to come together and fight terrorism,” Vadra told PTI.
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RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav has said that all need to stand together in this fight against terrorism.
“All of us are saddened by yesterday’s terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. We can’t tolerate this. We want the government, Indian forces, and other agencies to take any action needed to make Kashmir terror-free. We all stand together in this fight against terrorism. The government and investigating agencies will be able to tell how these terrorists were able to kill so many people and be there for over 15- 30 minutes. It is not right to do politics on such issues. Our heart goes out to all those who lost their loved ones in the attack,” Tejashwi Yadav told the media.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Taliban condemns terror strike
The Taliban Government of Afghanistan issued a statement condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The statement offered condolences and said that such attacks undermine ‘efforts of peace and stability in the region.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Punjab Congress chief urges PM Modi to address loopholes that caused the attack
Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring urged PM Modi to address loopholes that caused the attack.
“Whole nation thought that Jammu and Kashmir is in peace and harmony. It was constantly said in Parliament. We condemn this act… We would hope that PM Narendra Modi will address this soon about the loopholes that caused the attack. Our leader Rahul Gandhi called Amit Shah to express grief and said we are with the government,” Warring told PTI
Pahalgam terror attack live: BJP asks Robert Vadra to apologise
BJP has condemned the statement from Robert Vadra, where he said that the attack was ‘a message for PM’.
“The totally condemnable statement coming from Robert Vadra – what kind of sensitivity towards the victims of this terrorist attack? On one hand, Prime Minister Modi cut short his foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, came back, and at the airport holds a series of meetings. The Home Minister of the country, Amit Shah, rushed to the valley immediately…On one hand, the Congress party National President holds a press conference and says that they are with the government and on the other hand, Mr Vadra who is from the Nehru Gandhi family is coming out with such a statement trying to do only this dirty level politics but at the same time speaking the language that we often hear from terrorists…Mr Vadra must apologise for the statement and the Congress party and the Nehru-Gandhi family, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra they must come clear whether they stand with this statement or not?” BJP’s Nalin Kohli said.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Security tightened outside Pakistan High Commission in Delhi
Security has been tightened outside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi after the Pahalgam attack. (PTI)
Pahalgam terror attack live: Rajnath Singh promises ‘loud and clear response’
“We lost many innocent lives in the cowardly act in Pahalgam. We are deeply distressed. I express my condolences to the families who lost their loved ones… I want to repeat India’s resolve against terrorism. We have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism… I want to assure the countrymen that the government will take every necessary step. We will not only reach the perpetrators of this act but also the actors behind the scenes… The accused will soon see a loud and clear response, I want to assure the country,” Rajnath Singh said.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Security beefed up in J&K
Security has beefed up in different areas of Jammu and Kashmir, like Rajouri, after the terror attack in Pahalgam. (PTI)
Pahalgam terror attack live: RSS urges unity, action against terrorists
Sunil Ambekar, Akhil Bharatiya Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, urged everyone to come together in the wake of the Pahalgam attack
“The attack that happened in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday is extremely condemnable… Forgetting all the differences, everyone should come together as this is an issue of the unity and integrity of the country… Proper and concrete action should be taken against those who are guilty of the attack, and they should definitely be punished. I think the government seems to be taking some steps in that direction,” he told ANI.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Andhra Pradesh sets up emergency desk for victims
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has said that the state government set up an emergency desk for the Pahalgam terror attack victims.
“We have set up an emergency desk at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in Delhi for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The government has made all arrangements to bring the victims safely to the state. If you need any help, call 9818395787,” the post on X said.
Pahalgam terror attack live: J&K CM says will take care of family of the labourer killed in the strike
J&K CM Omar Abdullah said that the government will take care of the family of the labourer killed in Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam.
“What can be said? I condemn this, I express my condolences. The tourists had come to have a good time, they died. A poor labourer had left home to earn, he died. I have heard that he tried to confront the militants, tried to snatch the gun, then he was attacked. We will have to take care of the family members. We are with them and help them,” Abdullah told the media.
Pahalgam terror attack live: The Air Force mourns the loss of one of its bravehearts in the strike
The Air Force mourned the loss of one of its officers, Corporal Tage Hailyang, who was killed in Tuesday’s attack.
“All air warriors of the Indian Air Force mourn the loss of Corporal Tage Hailyang in the terror attack at Pahalgam and convey heartfelt condolences to his family in this moment of immense grief. The IAF stands in solidarity with the families of all those who lost their lives and prays for the swift recovery of the injured,” the Air Force statement said.
Pahalgam terror attack live: J&K CM Omar Abdullah attends funeral of local killed in the strike
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attended the funeral of Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack, PTI reported.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Bangladesh condemns ‘tragic loss of life’
Bangladesh released a statement condemning Tuesday’s attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
“Bangladesh strongly condemns the #terrorattack in #JammuAndKashmir resulting in the tragic loss of innocent lives; and extends deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” its ministry of foreign affairs said in a post on X.
Pahalgam terror attack live: Head of the Ajmer dargah says terrorists not worthy of being called Muslims
The Spiritual Head of the Ajmer dargah, Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan, said that no religion qualifies anyone to fire bullets by asking religion.
“This is a very painful incident and there is no place for such incident in Islam…Why are innocent people being killed? From the Islamic point of view, they are not worthy of being called Muslims…No religion qualifies you to fire bullets at someone by asking their religion…Why are you defaming Islam?…They should feel ashamed,” he told ANI.
